Digitization Interns

Location
US-NY-Manhattan, 38th Street

Job ID

2018-1717

# Positions

3

Salary

$15.30ph

Program Start Date

6/4/2018

Program End Date

8/10/2018

Overview

The Records and Archives Management unit supports DEP in managing the Agency’s records and information, and collects, organizes, protects, and provides access to materials and documents that chronicle DEP’s ongoing history, projects, and people. It is a valuable resource for information about DEP including the work of its predecessor agencies dating back to the 19th century.

Aligned with efforts to comply with Mayoral Directive 2015-03 to transition from analog/paper to electronic records, our digitization projects improve access to information about DEP structures and facilitate the planning of new capital construction such as the $1 billion Delaware Aqueduct Bypass Tunnel, rehabilitation projects like the $750 million Ashokan Infrastructure upgrade, and facilities maintenance.

The selected candidates will digitize engineering drawings and large format film and glass plate negatives related to the planning and construction of the New York City water supply system. Tasks will focus on scanning, creating descriptive inventories, and performing quality control. Internships will provide experience in the technical aspects of digitization as well as familiarity with imaging standards, metadata, project planning, and digital asset management. Other responsibilities may include conducting research in support of user requests, creating social media content, and assisting with other archives projects.

Preferred Skills: Interest in New York City history, government records, or engineering.